Description
Add a strong piece of modern U.S. machine gun history to your collection with this Technical Manual TM 9-1005-313-23&P. This manual covers the 7.62mm M240 series machine gun family and is dated December 2007.
This is a Field Maintenance Manual. It also includes the Repair Parts and Special Tools List for the M240 weapon family. Public title data lists this manual as TM 9-1005-313-23&P, issued with Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Navy publication numbers.
Historical Significance
The M240 is one of the best-known U.S. 7.62mm machine gun families. It has been used by the Army, Marines, Navy, and Air Force.
The M240B is used by infantry units for strong, steady fire. It can be used from a bipod, tripod, or vehicle mount. Army infantry reference material says the M240B gives long-range, accurate, sustained fire for the weapons squad.
This manual shows the support side of that weapon family. It helps show how the military kept these guns inspected, repaired, and supplied.
What This Manual Covers
This manual is tied to the following listed models and stock numbers:
- M240 – NSN 1005-01-025-8095
- M240B – NSN 1005-01-412-3129
- M240C – NSN 1005-01-085-4758
- M240D – NSN 1005-01-418-6995
- M240E1 – NSN 1005-01-252-4288
- M240G – NSN 1005-01-359-2714
- M240H – NSN 1005-01-518-2410
- M240N – NSN 1005-01-493-1666
It is useful for:
- M240 series research
- parts list study
- special tools reference
- field maintenance history
- modern U.S. small-arms displays
- military manual collections
Military manuals were working books. They helped troops identify, use, service, and support real equipment in the field.
Key Features
- Technical Manual TM 9-1005-313-23&P
- Dated December 2007
- Covers the 7.62mm M240 machine gun family
- Field maintenance subject
- Includes repair parts
- Includes special tools
- Strong modern U.S. small-arms subject
- Good reference for M240 collectors and military historians
Why This Manual Matters
The M240 family has served in many roles. Some models are used by ground troops. Others are used on vehicles, aircraft, boats, and armored systems.
This manual helps preserve the support story behind those weapons. It is not a general history book. It is official-style military technical paperwork for real field maintenance and parts support.
About This Manual
This listing is for Technical Manual TM 9-1005-313-23&P, covering the 7.62mm M240 series machine guns, dated December 2007.
This listing is for the manual only unless stated otherwise. No machine gun, firearm, barrel, mount, tripod, ammunition, tools, parts, case, or extra items are included unless shown or noted.
Ideal For
- M240 machine gun collectors
- Modern U.S. small-arms displays
- Military technical manual collections
- Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force reference libraries
- Museum and archive collections
- 7.62mm NATO weapon displays
- Collectors completing an M240 manual set
Approx length 11", Approx width 8", Approx height 1", Approx weight 2lbs.
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